86 New Cases of COVID-19 Infection

16 August 2020

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As of 16 August 2020, 12pm, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has preliminarily confirmed an additional 86 cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore, the vast majority of whom are Work Permit holders currently under quarantine. Based on our investigations so far, there are 2 cases in the community, of whom 1 is a Singaporean and 1 is a Work Pass holder.

2. In addition, there are 6 imported cases, who had all been placed on Stay-Home Notice or isolated upon arrival in Singapore.

3. We are still working through the details of the cases, and further updates will be shared via the MOH press release that will be issued tonight.

MINISTRY OF HEALTH
16 AUGUST 2020